Glider Flyingfish
Cheilopogon atrisignis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Built to escape predators by taking to the air, this flyingfish spreads winglike fins and glides long distances above the surface. It lives in the upper few metres of coastal and open ocean and grows to about a third of a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Exocoetidae › Cheilopogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217863.
FAQ
- How deep does the Glider Flyingfish live?
- The Glider Flyingfish (Cheilopogon atrisignis) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Glider Flyingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Glider Flyingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Glider Flyingfish get?
- The Glider Flyingfish grows to about 33 cm.